Thermomagnetic generator

Conference · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5959672

Kirol, L D; Mills, J I

Thermomagnetic generators convert heat to electricity directly, without a mechanical interface. Numerical analyses of regenerative thermomagnetic generators have been performed for three materials. Power density and efficiency higher than previously reported in the literature appear achievable. Practical machines may be possible, but further study is required. Some possible configurations are discussed in this paper. Areas for future investigation include identification of optimum materials and verification of heat transfer correlations. Capital cost for a thermomagnetic generator is estimated as comparable to the cost for commercially available low-temperature organic rankine cycle generators.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho
• OSTI ID: 5959672
• Report Number(s): CONF-840804-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CAPITALIZED COST
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